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![Scotland's Traditional Building Materials](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/d17a95f5-be14-412e-8360-a77700969db1/scotlands-traditional-building-materials-cover.png?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Scotland's Traditional Building Materials
A consideration of current provision, challenges and opportunities
Our report into Scotland's traditional building materials details the status of commonly used traditional building materials in Scotland.
![Scottish Roofing Slate](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/fc32cc11-5127-4073-b560-a5ae01026865/Res%20Report%20-%20Scottish%20Roofing%20Slate.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Scottish Roofing Slate
A report on the geological properties of slate and its usability for roofing.
![Research Report: Soft capping in Scotland: the content and potential of using plants to protect masonry](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/dd6d4bed-47cc-4fba-8c09-a5af00960d80/Research%20Report%20Soft%20capping%20in%20Scotland%20the%20content%20and%20potential%20of%20using%20plants%20to%20protect%20masonry%20-%20Vol%201.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Soft Capping in Scotland
This Research Report covers the use of plants on masonry to preserve traditional buildings.
![Sunnybrae Cottage, Pitlochry - Research Report](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/b6880697-fd8f-49ac-9641-a5c300c1bb7e/Sunnybrae.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Sunnybrae Cottage
A research report bringing together findings of several years of building investigation and research on Sunnybrae Cottage.
![The Pattern of Scottish Roofing – Research Report](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/ba21e4f3-cd3f-48c6-816a-a5ae00f660c1/Res%20Pattern%20of%20Scottish%20Roofing.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
The Pattern of Scottish Roofing
Research Report
An overview of the roofing materials and techniques found in Scotland.
![Replacement Sandstone](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/c434dd04-5aea-4bee-8b71-a5ae00f8663b/Res%20Replacement%20Sandstone.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
The Performance of Replacement Sandstone
A report on restoration schemes in Edinburgh's New Town.
Traditional Buildings Health Check
Pilot Project Review
This publication describes a 5-year pilot project set up to support and encourage owners of traditional buildings to undertake proactive repair and preventive maintenance.
Training in Construction Crafts
Erasmus+ Project Report
A comparative study of trades training in Norway, Poland, and Scotland.